When discussing the different treatments for Hepatitis, it should be understood that there are five different strains. Each stain is related by a different Hepatitis virus.

A virus known as the HAV virus is responsible for Hepatitis A. Most cases of Hepatitis A are found in third worlds nations. It is caused by poor hygiene which is due to poverty, improper sanitation, and overcrowding. Hepatitis A is usually a very mild condition and most sufferers don’t even know they have it because there are no symptoms. It usually runs its course and cures itself within 4 to 8 weeks.

Hepatitis B occurs when a person comes into contact with infected persons body fluids. Hepatitis B is considered to be much more serious because it can cause swelling of the liver, possible damage to the liver, and may lead to the development of liver cancer. A cure is not always possible which means that the condition may be both life long and chronic.

Hepatitis D is the result of the virus known as HDV. It can usually only be contracted by those people who suffer initially from Hepatitis B. Hepatitis E is caused by a water borne virus and is therefore not common in most developed countries.

Hepatitis C, like Hepatitis B, is normally contracted by coming into contact with an existing sufferer’s body fluids. Also, as with Hepatitis C, other characteristics that it shares with type B are a swelling of the liver, possible liver damage, and the possible development of liver cancer. There are more cases of the Hepatitis C strain than any other in the developed world, and in the US alone there are 2.8 million sufferers, making this the most prolific type of blood born illness.

For many people that are infected with Hepatitis C if death is the outcome, won’t perish within the first 10 years of the initial contraction. Even if death does not occur, sufferers have an increased risk of dying from liver related conditions. This risk is increased if the patient consumes excessive amounts of alcohol.

Cirrhosis of the liver may develop approximately 30 years after contraction. In some cases Hepatitis C can turn into a very serious liver condition, but that’s not always the case. The extreme misuse of alcohol and Hepatitis C are the two main causes of liver disease.

It is fortunate that Hepatitis C has a 10 year incubation period before it turns into something more serious, and this allows the sufferer plenty of time to use find and use a natural remedy. The most effective remedy for Hepatitis is to change the diet to one the will improve the condition and strengthen the immune system. These diets are available on the Internet or through a doctor. Its also a good idea to perform a rigorous detoxification program. Additionally, a meditational routine will help restore calm to the patient and help them focus on avoiding alcohol and maintaining their diet.